Thesaurus results for LUNCH TIME

lunch time

noun

ˈlənch-ˌtīm

Definition of lunch time

as in noon

the middle of the day every Wednesday at lunch time the museum offers a free lecture or musical performance

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Recent Examples of lunch time Here’s how to make lunch time seamless in your house this summer, plus lunch ideas that will keep everyone happy. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026 The poisson cru à la Tahitienne—a local take on ceviche made with tuna, lime, and coconut milk—wins raves at lunch time, as does the burger. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 Families should consider making a nutritious snack available an hour or so before sports practices so children with that earlier lunch time have energy available to fuel activities. — Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 Winter weather is sweeping through Maryland Snow started to fall across the Baltimore metro right after lunch time. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home at some point between Saturday night and lunch time on Sunday. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026 But phones are still popping up at lunch time and between classes, and even during classes, as some teachers have interpreted this leniency differently than others, Raatz said. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026 The fast-moving lines at lunch time are tangible evidence that customers approve. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025

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Most transactions will be cashless Admission is free and the festival opens at noon daily, but most transactions are cashless, so visitors are encouraged to bring cards or mobile pay and check Downtown parking options in advance.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 17 July 2026
In Kerrville, the city police department said in a noon update that while high water had mostly receded, the emergency is ongoing, with numerous road and bridge closures.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 July 2026

Definition of noon

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Investigators say the 78-year-old former lawmaker and reality TV figure suffered serious injuries around midday Wednesday; the case is not being treated as terrorism or politically motivated.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Protect your heart by setting limits around news and noise, then choose a brief retreat midday to reset your system.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

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